Traditional Indonesian jamu is a rich cultural heritage that is beneficial for health. Various types of jamu with natural ingredients have different benefits. One of the benefits often sought from consuming jamu is to overcome health problems such as uric acid, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. The process of processing jamu, which is commonly boiled, thinly sliced, crushed, or grated, is believed to produce optimal benefits. Especially in grated jamu, many people believe that the natural essences contained in it come out more, so the benefits are more felt in the body. The tradition of drinking jamu in Indonesia has become an important part of daily life for its people. With various recipes and combinations of ingredients used, jamu is not only a health drink but also a part of culture and national identity. Some recipes for grated and boiled jamu have proven effective in maintaining health and overcoming various complaints. Therefore, let's explore some recipes for grated and boiled jamu that you can try at home to maintain natural body health. Here is the information that has been summarized from various sources on Tuesday (23/7/2024).

Ingredients:2 ripe noni fruits10 cm galangal5 cm aromatic ginger2 bay leaves2 cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick4 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp granulated sugarSufficient waterInstructions:Choose noni fruits that are not too soft or mushy.Clean the ingredients thoroughly, grate the noni fruits, galangal, and aromatic ginger.Put all grated ingredients and bay leaves into a pot with sufficient water to soak all the ingredients.Boil for 10-15 minutes, add brown sugar and granulated sugar, stir well. Remove from heat.Strain into another container, wait for it to cool down.Serve chilled, can also be served with ice cubes.

Ingredients:6 cm turmeric2 betel leaves1 betel nut1 tbsp honeyHot waterHow to make:Clean the turmeric and betel nut, grate them and put them into a pot.Pour enough water, boil until boiling, lift. Strain into a glass.Add honey, stir well. Ready to be enjoyed.

Ingredients: 5 pieces of white turmeric, 3 pieces of ginger, 3 pieces of kencur, 1 stick of cinnamon, Sufficient water, Sufficient rock sugar/honey How to make: Clean all the ingredients, grate the turmeric, ginger, and kencur, then put them into a pot with the cinnamon. Add water, wait until it boils, reduce the heat, and add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, strain into a glass, and ready to be consumed.

Ingredients: 100 grams of temulawak, 50 grams of turmeric, 50 grams of emprit ginger, 3 cloves of star anise, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 nutmeg, crushed, sufficient sugar, sufficient water. How to make: 1. Clean the temulawak, turmeric, and emprit ginger. 2. Grate finely and put them in a pan with water to soak the ingredients. 3. Boil all the ingredients with water for about 10 minutes. 4. After the water has slightly reduced, turn off the stove. 5. Strain the herbal drink and add a little sugar. Enjoy when warm.

Ingredients:150 grams of turmeric100 grams of brown sugar80 grams of tamarind30 grams of ginger30 grams of granulated sugar1 piece of dried tamarind5 pieces of fragrant pandan leaves1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional)1 liter of waterInstructions:Remove the seeds of the tamarind, grate the cleaned turmeric and ginger.Cut the pandan leaves into pieces.Bring the water to a boil, add all the ingredients, and mix well.Cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a heat-resistant container.If you want it to be healthier, reduce the amount of sugar.Enjoy the grated turmeric tamarind pandan drink.

Ingredients: 50 grams of Javanese chili, 50 grams of lempuyang rhizome, 5 cm of turmeric, 2 pandan leaves, 1 stalk of lemongrass, 2 cardamom seeds, sufficient amount of brown sugar, sufficient amount of water. How to make: 1. Clean all the ingredients. Crush or pound the Javanese chili and lempuyang until slightly crushed. 2. Put them into a pot along with sliced turmeric, pandan leaves, lemongrass, and cardamom. 3. Pour sufficient amount of water and add sugar, then boil for 10 minutes or until cooked and fragrant. Remove from heat. 4. Wait until it's not too hot, strain into a glass. 5. It can be consumed warm or refrigerated to be served cold. 6. Enjoy the Javanese chili and lempuyang drink while it's still warm.

The boiled temulawak can lower cholesterol thanks to its content of curcumin, which plays a role in reducing bad cholesterol levels and increasing good cholesterol.

Lowering high blood pressure can be done by following the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) healthy eating pattern, such as consuming fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole grains.

The appropriate time to consume herbal drinks is in the morning and evening, according to the recommendation of health expert, Dr. Zaidul Akbar, as during this time the body is undergoing metabolism.

According to Inggrid Tania, drinking jamu in the morning on an empty stomach can help boost the immune system and provide energy to start the day well.

Drinking herbal medicine every day is actually allowed, but it is safer to consume homemade herbal medicine compared to packaged herbal medicine. It is recommended to consume herbal medicine at least 1-2 times a week. If you have a certain illness, it is advisable to consult with your attending doctor first.